Shanghai vs Shenzhen in May

Shanghai is the better pick in May — 79 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air, while Shenzhen is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Shanghai vs ShenzhenMay climate, side by side

ShanghaiShenzhen
Comfort score79/100 (B)54/100 (D)
Feels-like high28°C35°C
Avg high / low26° / 17°30° / 24°
Rainfall127 mm226 mm
Rainy days1120
Humidity78%85%
Air quality (AQI)9885

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Shanghai vs Shenzhen in May — FAQ

Is May better in Shanghai or Shenzhen?
Shanghai is the better pick in May — 79 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shanghai is warm, rainy, muggy air, while Shenzhen is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Shanghai vs Shenzhen in May?
In May, Shanghai averages 26°C high / 17°C low with about 127 mm of rain; Shenzhen averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 226 mm.